Events and Engagement Coordinator– (Marketing and Communications business area)

Chisholm Institute of TAFE – Dandenong VIC

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Events and Engagement Coordinator to join the Marketing and Communications team.

BELONGING AND INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the planning and delivery of an annual program of Student Life activities, across all campuses. It also supports the delivery of the Institute-wide portfolio of annual events including Student Graduations, Chisholm Education Awards, Info Days, on- and off-site expos, campus tours, corporate and ministerial events, end of year staff celebrations, and approved ad-hoc Business Area events.

The annual Student Life program is developed to enhance student participation, belonging, connection and retention, and to promote diversity and inclusion. It includes Student Orientations, campus pop ups, and celebrations of key days of significance. Delivery will be via a range of formats including campus events, activities, workshops, and digital.





This position works closely with the Student Recruitment Specialist and broader Student Recruitment team to implement event and engagement initiatives aligned with departmental objectives and Institute recruitment targets across multiple campuses and audiences.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications and skills required for the role

- Relevant Degree in events management, marketing, communications, community engagement, or a related discipline with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications together with substantial relevant experience and expertise
- Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events, including risk management and stakeholder communications.
- Experience preparing and delivering event briefings, instructions or presentations to staff, volunteers, ambassadors or stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility, inclusion and participant experience considerations in event planning and delivery.
- Experience planning and managing multiple projects, activities and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
- Solid organisational and project coordination skills, with a proven ability to manage event logistics from planning through to evaluation.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports,



presentations and event documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise judgement and initiative within established frameworks and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret and utilise data and feedback to inform continuous improvement activities.
- High level computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and experience using event management, registration or customer relationship management systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service and positive stakeholder experiences.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treate

📌 Events and Engagement Coordinator– (City of Greater Dandenong)
🏢 Chisholm Institute of TAFE
📍 City of Greater Dandenong